AR159 Near Eastern Mythology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR159
Name Near Eastern Mythology
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ELİF GENÇ
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. ELİF GENÇ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to understand the development of the belief system of ancient societies and its interaction between cultures.

Course Content

Examines myths as the world's oldest examples of written literature

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology.

Notes

-Heidel, A.2000, Enüma Eliş, Babil Yaratılış Destanı (çeviren İsmet Birkan) Aytaç Yayınevi, Ankara. -Jackson,D.P., 2005, Gılgamış Destanı (çeviren Ahmet Antmen) Arkadaş Yayınevi, Ankara. -Black,J.-Green,A.2003, Mezopotamya Mitolojisi Sözlüğü, Tanrılar, İfritler, Semboller, Aram Yayıncılık, İstanbul. -Erhat,A. 1993, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Saltuk,S. 1993, Arkeoloji Sözlüğü, İnkılap Yayınevi, İstanbul. -Ceram, C.W. 1994, Tanrıların Vatanı Anadolu, (çeviren Esat Mermi Erendar), Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Sevin,V. 1994, Anadolu Arkeolojisinin ABC’si, Simavi Yayınları, İstanbul.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recall how religious beliefs emerged in primitive societies
LO02 Understands why myths of cultures that lived in the ancient Near East were written.
LO03 Categorize myth types.
LO04 Comprehend the place and importance of mythos in the life of society.
LO05 Reveals how beliefs influence each other
LO06 Investigates how mythical events pass from one culture to another
LO07 Discuss how natural phenomena were interpreted by past societies
LO08 Summarizes the relationship between natural phenomena and celestial gods
LO09 Evaluates the effects between mythological subjects and works of art


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the scientific results and problems of archaeology with advanced knowledge of scientific and application areas of archaeology. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of scientific research methods and principles by accessing current course materials, practical course tools and materials of archaeology. 2
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the research methods and techniques applied in the field studies of archaeology. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Reaches the level of professional competence to conduct scientific investigations and researches. 3
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To have knowledge about the application areas of archaeology and to interpret and apply the knowledge gained. 2
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To have scientific thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. To be able to use these skills in appropriate methods and techniques within the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses the social and practical knowledge acquired in the professional field in the best way. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts theoretical and applied archaeological research.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary team work, develops application skills and uses these gains for community service.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member in solving problems related to the field.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains personal development by planning the work and scientific activities of himself/herself and team members.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Improves himself/herself by evaluating his/her achievements related to his/her field. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Have the awareness of lifelong learning and research. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Manages the learning needs and processes of the employees he/she is responsible for.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively share their knowledge and skills in the field with experts and non-experts and institutions.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively and share solution proposals related to the field with individuals and institutions.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses documentation materials (plaster-latex copy mold materials, cameras, technical drawing and measurement materials, Gps space-based satellite navigation, level, theodolite, etc. devices), communication skills, information and information technologies at a professional level in individual and team work.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Students will be able to express their thoughts and feelings effectively both orally and in writing (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level). 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik In addition to professional development, it continuously improves itself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic, cultural and sports fields for its individual development. 5
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Researches, interprets, solves problems related to the field, shares and publishes them with relevant institutions by considering ethical values.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Oldest Written Literature; Mythos; Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, p.23-60.; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.83-114; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology p.13-19. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Sumerian Gods and Goddess Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.61-66;Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.115; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.20-22. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Sumerian Myths: the Creation Myths Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.66-106.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.23-37. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Regulation of the universe: Enki and Ninhursag, Enki and Sumer Myth. Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.106-141.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.40-43. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Dumuzi and Innana, the Gılgamesh Epic Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.153-181; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.44-46. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Babylonian Creation Myths: Enuma Elish, the Flood Myth Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.47-59; Heidel, 2000, Enüma Eliş, Babylonian Epic of Creation. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 The Gılgamesh Epic, the myth of Etana, the myth of Adapa, the myth of Zu Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.60-77; Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam General Repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Anatolian Myths: Hattian and Hittite Gods and Goddess Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.131; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Myths of Hatti origin: The myth of Illuyanka, the myth of Telepinu, Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.135-140; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Myths of Hurri origin: The myth of Kumarbi, The myth of Ullikummi Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Myths of Mesopotamia origin: Gılgamış Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Phrygian Myths Roller,L.E.;2007, Phrygian Religion and Cult Practices p.141-148. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Ugarit Myths, Canaan Myths Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.111-130,141-219. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 General Evaluation Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Final Exams General Repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final Exams General Repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 16.11.2022 10:27